How Not to Say the Wrong Thing
If we practice silence, humility, and compassion, our words will surely be potent for good.
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Anochi: I Give You My Soul
Anochi captures the essence and purpose of all existence: To inscribe and reveal the soul in our every word and in our every experience.
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Are You Responsible for Other People’s Reactions?
Are you responsible to repress your opinion if it may offend others? In a culture where trigger warnings, safe spaces, and social-media outrage have become part of the common parlance, it can be hard to discern what your responsibility for another person’s reaction is. Is there an absolute guideline?
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The Stutterer
In Parshat Shmot, Moses is revealed to be the first stutterer. Â Yet, he overcomes this challenge to become G/d’s communication channel to the world.
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How to Improve Your Listening Skills
Whether you are at work, with your family, or among friends, here are four ways to improve your listening skills and relate to others better.
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How to Express Your Opinion Without Being Arrogant
The following three approaches can help you infuse the way you speak with sensitivity and humility — with practice, you can let go of speaking arrogantly.
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Stereotyping
Moses teaches us the art of communication. With his guidance we can enhance existing relationships, connect to others more sincerely and end stereotyping.
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The Art of Connection and Communication: How to Listen and be Heard
Lying at the heart of all relationships — personal, social, professional, political — is communication. The manner in which spouses, parents and children, neighbors, friends, co-workers, employers, employees, communities and nations speak and listen (or don’t) to each other carries the key to thriving, lasting, and healthy connections.
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A Listening Technique to Resolve Emotional Conflict
The next time you get into a heated disagreement with someone you love, try this technique.
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Chukat: The Salute
In Parshat Chukat Moses strikes the rock instead of speaking to it. Even today our modern customs &symbols have military undertones. So what does this mean?
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